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Property Description
Built in 1926, this charming home with its adorable curb appeal sits on a beautiful lot (75X100) on one of Glen Ellyn's most iconic streets. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and offers over 1300 sq. ft of living space. The character of the home has remained in tact and the current owner has meticulously maintained the home for the past 30 years. Front door is replica of original to offer charm from the first moment, hardwood floors throughout much of the home and extra tall baseboards add to the character of the home. Many big ticket updates have been made to the home to give its next buyers peace of mind. They include: new ac and furnace (2024), new soapstone counters, sink and backsplash, water heater (2022), and new roof (2020). This home feeds into highly rated Ben Franklin Elementary school, Hadley middle school and Glenbard West High School. You're just a short bike ride to town where you can enjoy all of Glen Ellyn's favorite restaurants and shops!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 873 Hillside Ave
General
- Price: $500,000
- Taxes: $6,545 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12757488
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Glen Ellyn
- County: DuPage
- Township: Milton
- Driving Directions: Hill to Bryant to Hillside
School Information
- School District: 41
- Elem School District: 41
- Midd School District: 41
- High School District: 87
- Elementary School: Ben Franklin Elementary School
- Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
- High School: Glenbard West High School
- Private School: Glenbard West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Wood
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $6,545
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 512317016
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Schools
Schools serving 873 Hillside Ave
School Districts:Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL 350 Bryant Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Hadley Junior High School 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 873 Hillside Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,834
4%
$109,368
10%
2024
$6,545
8%
$99,612
15%
2022
$6,039
4%
$86,650
2%
2021
$5,802
2%
$84,590
1%
2020
$5,685
2%
$83,800
3%
2019
$5,553
-2%
$81,590
-1%
2018
$5,651
2%
$82,310
4%
2017
$5,558
-1%
$79,270
4%
2016
$5,623
—
$76,100
5%
2015
$5,598
3%
$72,600
6%
2014
$5,459
3%
$68,590
—
2013
$5,315
3%
$68,790
-4%
2012
$5,178
—
$71,730
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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873 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12757488) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 873 Hillside Avenue is currently listed for $500,000 and was received on October 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 873 Hillside Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Glen Ellyn? You can browse all Glen Ellyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

